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The New Jersey Devils have provided an update on defenseman Santeri Hatakka’s injury, announcing that he underwent successful shoulder surgery and currently has no timeline for return.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Devils' Santeri Hatakka out indefinitely after shoulder surgery

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New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 10

Devils Defenseman Injury Revealed, Has Successful Surgery

The left side of the New Jersey Devils’ blue line has been decimated by injuries before the puck even dropped for Game One of the regular season. Defenseman Santeri Hatakka suffered an undisclosed injury in the preseason, and the Devils finally revealed what the former sixth-round draft pick was dealing with.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 25

Another Devils Defenseman Potentially Injured; What It Means

If the list of injured players on the New Jersey Devils thus far is an omen for 2024-25, we could be in for another wildly disappointing season. General manager Tom Fitzgerald did all he could to ensure the Devils’ depth will keep them afloat this summer.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 15

The 16 Waiver Exempt New Jersey Devils Players for the 2024-25 Season

With the full training camp beginning later this week and preseason following day after, it is a reasonable time for an annual look at which New Jersey Devils players are exempt for waivers for 2024-25.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / August 27

Three Under-the-Radar Moves Made by the Devils this Offseason

It was a busy and productive summer for the New Jersey Devils. General manager Tom Fitzgerald made notable splashes by trading for goaltender Jacob Markstrom and reeled in big fish via free agency by signing Brett Pesce, Brendan Dillon, and Stefan Noesen.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / July 22

Devils Re-Sign Bubble NHL Defenseman to Two-Way Contract

The New Jersey Devils announced on Monday they’ve signed defenseman Santeri Hatakka to a one-year, two way contract. Hatakka’s new deal is worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $125,000 ($150,000 guaranteed) at the American Hockey League (AHL) level.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Devils re-sign Santeri Hatakka to one-year, two-way contract

The team from the Garden State has ensured some more depth on the back end, at least for another season. On Monday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Santeri Hatakka to a one-year, two-way contract.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / July 9

Where the Devils' salary cap stands post-free agency

The New Jersey Devils made waves this offseason that have media and fans alike predicting a bounce back season in 2024-25. Not only is the consensus that the Devils will rank near the top of the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference, but many believe they are once again poised to be a legitimate playoff threat.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 16

Hatakka and Halonen: Looking at the New Jersey Devils RFAs Starting with H

Continuing our free agency preview, today we look at two Devils who play two different positions that could have two different paths next season. Our early free agency preview continues today by pivoting back to two more New Jersey Devils RFAs who both share the same last initial.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / March 13

AHL: Utica Signs Defenseman To PTO

The Utica Comets have signed defenseman Jackson van de Leest to a PTO. This move gives Utica another option as Santeri Hatakka was called up to the Utica Comets.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 13

Devils Notebook: Injury Updates; Hatakka Recalled, What it Means

The New Jersey Devils recalled defenseman Santeri Hatakka on Wednesday morning. He joined the Devils on the ice for morning skate. As a result of the illegal check to the head by New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe on Monday, Jonas Siegenthaler was absent from practice.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 22

Devils Notebook: A Defenseman Debut’s Tonight, Ruff Provides Injury Updates

The New Jersey Devils will see yet another debut tonight when defenseman Santeri Hatakka takes the ice in red and black for the first time. Monday night won’t be Hatakka’s NHL debut.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

New Jersey Devils place Brendan Smith on injured reserve; recall Santeri Hatakka

Another injury in Jersey! The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have placed defenseman Brendan Smith on injured reserve with a sprained right knee retroactive to January 15.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 18, 2023

Devils Injury Report: Erik Haula, Tomas Nosek, Simon Nemec, & Santeri Hatakka

With three days between games this week, the New Jersey Devils received an off day following an intense practice and bag skate. The Devils are dealing with a few injuries throughout their system from the American Hockey League to the varsity squad.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27, 2023

Montreal Canadiens at San Jose Sharks prediction, pick for 2/28: Minus Timo Meier, Sharks host new-look Habs

The Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks might not be going anywhere when it comes to the playoffs, but they certainly have some important players on the move.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26, 2023

Devils acquire Timo Meier from Sharks in blockbuster deal

Whether he plays with Swiss countryman Nico Hischier or superstar center Jack Hughes, Meier always seemed like the perfect fit for a New Jersey team finally ready to push some chips to the middle of the table.

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San Jose Sharks News / Fear The Fin / April 21, 2022

Top 25 Under 25: No. 18 Santeri Hatakka is a defensive diamond in the rough

There’s a lot to like about what our No. 18-ranked Finn brings to the table. There’s certainly some hope for the San Jose Sharks’ blueline in the near future.